Cungulla resident, Denny Mason, is filling the boats in is yard instead of bailing them out. Hoping this will stop them from becoming airborne during any high winds tonight. Photo: Scott Radford-ChisholmSource: News Limited

AS Cyclone Dylan grew in strength yesterday, Cungulla resident Denney Mason was preparing for the worst.

A Cungulla resident for 27 years, Mr Denny said he was evacuated by the army during Yasi and hoped history would not repeat itself.

"By the time it comes through, it's still scary," he said.

"It doesn't matter if it's a (category) one or a five, because it's still a worry and you sit about home wondering what's going to happen."

Yesterday was his third day of preparations and he spent it locking down his home and filling his boats with water to weigh them down against the storm as high tides lapped at the edge of roads a couple of blocks away.

Mr Denny and other Cungulla residents had no power for most of yesterday after a fallen tree took down lines.

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